Italian Studies Major
Goal 1: Communicate effectively in the target language.
Outcome 1: Communicate effectively in the target language in oral and/or written form.
Goal 2: Think critically and interpretively about content in the target language.
Outcome 2: Interpret and analyze main ideas, relevant facts, and details in the target language.
Goal 3: Demonstrate knowledge of the target language culture(s).
Outcome 3: Describe accurately in the target language some aspect of the target language cultures (perspectives, products, and/or practices).
Goal 4: Engage with concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion relevant to the target language and culture.
Outcome 4: Describe, in a local and/or global context, diverse human beliefs, abilities, experiences, identities, or cultures.
The traditional undergraduate programs includes a minimum of 120 credits distributed across three components: A General Education component divided into Signature Courses, Variable Courses, and an Integrative Learning requirement; a Major and Divisional component; and Free Electives. In addition to course requirements as specified in each area, students must complete one certified course in each of the following overlay areas1:
- Diversity, Globalization or Non-western Area Studies,
- Ethics Intensive
- Writing Intensive, and
- Diversity
- 1
Overlay requirements are part of the 120 credit requirements
General Education Signature Courses
See this page about Signature courses.
General Education Variable Courses
See this page about Variable courses. Six to Nine courses
General Education Overlays
General Education Integrative Learning Component
See this page about Integrative Learning Component. Three courses:
Major Requirements
The requirements for the Italian Studies major are 10 courses, of which 6 must be ITA courses starting at the 100 level or higher (conducted entirely in Italian). The remaining 4 courses may be conducted in English, and are interdisciplinary courses spanning a variety of disciplines, including Art, English, History, Music, Linguistics, Philosophy and Classics, including the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIS 316 | The Grandeur that Was Rome | 3 |
| IST 370 | Topics in Italian Studies | 3 |
| IST 375 | Shadow State: Mafia in Italy | 3 |
| LTT 150 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| MTF 158 | Western Music Hist: 1750-Pres | 3 |
| PHL 402 | Plato and Aristotle | 3 |
| POL 336 | The EU and European Politics | 3 |
(This list is illustrative, not exhaustive; for more information, please consult the faculty in Italian.)
Free Electives
A varying number of courses, typically nine to twelve.
Study Abroad Courses
For study at SJU in Rome and Florence, Italy, see Study Abroad.